Islamabad, June 10, 2025: The federal government has set ambitious trade and economic goals under the Annual Development Plan for the fiscal year 2025–26, with a focused approach to control the current account deficit and balancing trade figures.
As per budget proposals, the current account deficit is estimated to remain at 0.5% of GDP, with a total allocation of $2.1 billion reserved for this purpose.
The government has also set an ambitious goal for the export of services, fixing the target at $9.55 billion, while imports of services are expected to reach $14 billion, as per official figures.
Combined targets for exports of goods and services have been estimated at $44.9 billion, whereas imports of goods and services are anticipated to hit $79.2 billion in the upcoming fiscal year.
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Therefore, the trade deficit is expected to be around $29.92 billion, reflecting a continued effort to narrow the gap through improved export performance and controlled imports.
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These estimates form a central part of the government’s annual development plan to ensure economic stability and sustained growth throughout FY 2025–26.
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